Is this a good sub for LMR-400?

[jjudson]

The specs look pretty close:

https://edeskv2.belden.com/Products/index.cfm?event=showproductdetail&partid=1820

 

[kb2vxa]

It looks more like a version of their classic 9913 considering the 10ga center conductor. That means you'll have to shave it with a sharp knife if you expect to put a PL-259 on it. FYI Belden 9913 has similar electrical characteristics to Times Microwave LMR400 so you're correct in that regard.

 

[prcguy]

The Belden cable is an LMR400 equivalent and probably more expensive than Times or Commscope.

All the cables mentioned will fit a standard Amphenol PL259 without shaving anything, a 10ga center conductor is standard for these cables. Avoid Chinese connectors and you should be fine or invest in the proper crimper and connectors for LMR400.
prcguy

It looks more like a version of their classic 9913 considering the 10ga center conductor. That means you'll have to shave it with a sharp knife if you expect to put a PL-259 on it. FYI Belden 9913 has similar electrical characteristics to Times Microwave LMR400 so you're correct in that regard.

 

[jjudson]

That means you'll have to shave it with a sharp knife if you expect to put a PL-259 on it.

Isn't all LMR-400 10 AWG? Also, what about N connectors? Will they fit without shaving the conductor?

 

[prcguy]

You need to get specific N connectors for 9913/LMR400 otherwise the center pin will not fit.
prcguy

Isn't all LMR-400 10 AWG? Also, what about N connectors? Will they fit without shaving the conductor?

 

[jjudson]

The Belden cable is an LMR400 equivalent and probably more expensive than Times or Commscope.

Actually, I can get Belden cable for free, which is why I'm looking at it.

 

[jobes]

I'll be giving this stuff a try JEFA Tech Low Loss 400 FLEX Cable Assembly

 

[lmrtek]

Belden 7810 is EXCELLENT coax.

I have it in service at several tower sites.

 

[jjudson]

I have 200 feet of Belden 7810SB showing up on my doorstep any day now. I wanted the 7810A, but there was only 53 feet of it in stock at the Belden factory. No problem, though, the only difference is the jacket material. A bit of an upgrade with Low Smoke Zero Halogen HDPE insulation.